7. Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

“At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed it fell silent for all of them... Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me. As it does for all who truly believe.”

The story is about faith and magic and the necessity of imagination to keep one’s faith in magic. The tale of how a child was taken to the North Pole by Santa Clause himself has become a story read over and over again every year. The magical narration alongside the wondrous artwork on the glossy pages makes this story a timeless classic.